Criteria for HowMuch.net rankings included company size, financial strength, startup costs (initial investment), brand reputation, and franchise growth potential.

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Minuteman Press International, the world's largest and #1 rated design, marketing, and printing franchise, has been listed by cost information website HowMuch.net as the #1 franchise headquartered in New York State. The criteria for HowMuch.net's rankings of each franchise included company size, financial strength, startup costs (initial investment), brand reputation, and franchise growth potential.

With Minuteman Press, there are financing options available for qualified buyers that may put the initial investment in the $30,000 to $50,000 range. Minuteman Press International provides full training, onsite setup of the business, and ongoing local support to its franchisees. The Company also offers a unique royalty incentive program that caps royalties above a monthly sales level for eligible owners.

"We are thrilled to be recognized as the #1 franchise headquartered in New York State by HowMuch.net," says Bob Titus, Minuteman Press International President and CEO. He adds, "With over 44 years of experience in franchising and as leaders in our industry, we are really proud of our track record and to continually support our franchise owners – they are the life of our business. It is especially gratifying that we currently have over 100 second-generation owners in our franchise system, meaning these businesses were passed down to family members who have continued to build on their parents' legacies."